James Garfield Quotes

 

James Garfield

James Garfield Quotes: The Man behind the Words
The selection of short James Garfield Quotes reflect the personality of the man behind the words. The famous nickname of James Garfield was Boat Man Jim, referring to his first jobs working on the canals of Cleveland, Ohio. The character and personality of this famous President is described as being gregarious, ambitious, friendly and good natured. He had a strong sense of destiny he experienced a strong sense of foreboding about his future as the US President.

"The truth will set you free, but first it will make you miserable."

James Garfield Quotes
James Garfield was the 20th President of the United States of America who served in office from March 4, 1881 to September 19, 1881. Learn about the man, his leadership and his presidency from his famous quotes. The list of James Garfield Quotes provides a unique insight of his personality and his presidency.

Famous James Garfield Quotes
The selection of short James Garfield Quotes starts with the following famous quote by the president.

"Be fit for more than the thing you are now doing. Let everyone know that you have a reserve in yourself; that you have more power than you are now using. If you are not too large for the place you occupy, you are too small for it"

James Garfield Quotes
The following quote file format provides a fast overview of short, famous James Garfield quotes and sayings of this famous President of the United States. James Garfield quotes and quotations that reflect the views, thoughts and character of this famous US President.

James Garfield Quotes
Quote 1:
 
"Ideas control the world."

Quote 2:
 
"A pound of pluck is worth a ton of luck."

Quote 3:
 
"A brave man is a man who dares to look the Devil in the face and tell him he is a Devil."

Quote 4:
 
"History is philosophy teaching by example, and also warning; its two eyes are geography and chronology."

Quote 5:
 
"The President is the last person in the world to know what the people really want and think."

Quote 6:
 
"If wrinkles must be written on our brows, let them not be written upon the heart. The spirit should never grow old."

Quote 7:
 
"All free governments are managed by the combined wisdom and folly of the people."

Quote 8:
 
"He who controls the money supply of a nation controls the nation."

Quote 9:
 
"...you realize that the entire system is very easily controlled, one way or another, by a few powerful men at the top, you will not have to be told how periods of inflation or depression originate."

Quote 10:
 
"Poverty is uncomfortable; but nine times out of ten the best thing that can happen to a young man is to be tossed overboard and compelled to sink or swim."

Short, Famous James Garfield Quotes

James Garfield Quotes
The James Garfield Quotes and short, famous sayings provides interesting information about the 20th President of the United States.

 

Presidential Seal

 

James Garfield Quotes - President James Garfield Video
The James Garfield Quotes provides a a fascinating insight into the character of the President and the important issues during his presidential term in office. The following James Garfield video will give you additional important facts and dates about both the personal life and political life of the 20th President of the United States whose presidency spanned from March 4, 1881 to September 19, 1881.

 

 

 

James Garfield Quotes
 
Interesting Facts and history Quotes for kids and schools
Key historical events and Quotes and quotations
Quotes and short sayings
James Garfield Presidency from March 4, 1881 to September 19, 1881
Fast, fun, interesting Quotes and quotations
Famous quotes by President James Garfield
James Garfield Presidency and quotes for schools, homework, kids and children

 James Garfield Quotes - President - American - US - USA - America - Quotes - United States - Kids - Children - Schools - Homework - Important - Sayings - Great - Best - Motivational - Leadership - Good - Presidential - History - Presidency - Famous - Short - Fun - Interesting - Political - Famous - Short - 20th President - Info - Information - James Garfield Presidency - Quotes - important Events